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Cocktail bar: The classic margarita

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 Cocktail bar: The classic margarita (Photo: iStock)

This classic cocktail is for all tequila lovers. A margarita is basically a cocktail containing tequila, triple sec, and lime juice. Margarita recipes come in different methods.

Some recipes consist of simple syrup and is served with salt on the rim of the glass often. A classic margarita can be served with ice, without ice or blended nicely with ice. The Margarita cocktail is so sophisticated that it is served in a tall margarita glass.

Ingredients:

Tequila Blanco (50ml)

Triple Sec (25ml)

Lime juice(20ml)

Pink salt, (this is for the rim of the glass)

Lime Wedge, (this is also for the rim of the glass)

Ice cubes

Methodology:

Start by gently dusting a small plate with the pink salt. It should be a handful. Carefully press the rim of the glass into the salt and ensure it coats the rim all around. Then slide the lime wedge around the rim of the margarita glass.

Once you are done with the margarita glass, pour the Triple Sec, Tequila and lime juice into a shaker. Throw some ice cubes into the cocktail shaker and shake it vigorously until it becomes frosty on the outside of the shaker. Add ice cubes into the margarita glass and strain the refreshing margarita cocktail.

The Margarita Cocktail is amongst the most popular cocktails in the cocktail realm. The recipe is also quite easy and refreshing. If you have not tried it yet, then this is your chance. Enjoy!!!

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